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United States-China relations have been at the forefront of domestic and foreign policy discussions throughout this campaign season. Since joining the World Trade Organization in 2001, China’s economy has been established as a major player in the global economy and continues to grow. The country’s rise has significant implications for U.S. trade and defense policies, particularly on contentious issues like the global financial crisis, nuclear proliferation, military operations in nearby waters and air space and intellectual property rights. As both nations face daunting political and economic challenges, how can the next president improve relations with China while ensuring America’s success in the global economy?

On October 9, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on the global economy and China, the last in a series of forums that have identified and addressed the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Campaign 2012 Project Director Benjamin Wittes moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts Kenneth Lieberthal, Jonathan Pollack, Richard Bush, and Joshua Meltzer, who presented recommendations for the next president.

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United States-China relations have been at the forefront of domestic and foreign policy discussions throughout this campaign season. Since joining the World Trade Organization in 2001, China’s economy has been established as a major player in the global economy and continues to grow. The country’s rise has significant implications for U.S. trade and defense policies, particularly on contentious issues like the global financial crisis, nuclear proliferation, military operations in nearby waters and air space and intellectual property rights. As both nations face daunting political and economic challenges, how can the next president improve relations with China while ensuring America’s success in the global economy?

On October 9, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on the global economy and China, the last in a series of forums that have identified and addressed the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Campaign 2012 Project Director Benjamin Wittes moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts Kenneth Lieberthal, Jonathan Pollack, Richard Bush, and Joshua Meltzer, who presented recommendations for the next president.

Participants may follow the conversation on Twitter using the hashtag #BIChina.

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Following the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi and the death of U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens, the United States is weighing its position and policies in the post-Arab Spring Middle East. More than a year after the initial Arab uprisings, the United States is questioning the state of its relations with the nascent Arab democracies and the emerging Islamist regimes. As the second anniversary of the Arab revolutions approaches, political and economic instability persists alongside growing anti-American sentiment, forcing the United States to adapt its policies to the evolving landscape in the Middle East. With the U.S. election just over six weeks away, many American voters are questioning the presidential candidates’ foreign policy strategies toward the region and wondering how the volatility in the Middle East and North Africa will affect the United States in the months and years ahead.

On September 25, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on the Arab Awakening, the tenth in a series of forums that identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. POLITICO Pro defense reporter Stephanie Gaskell moderated a panel discussion where Brookings experts Tamara Cofman Wittes, Shadi Hamid and Raj Desai presented recommendations to the next president.

Participants can follow the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #BIArabAwakening.

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Following the attack on the U.S. consulate in Benghazi and the death of U.S. Ambassador to Libya Chris Stevens, the United States is weighing its position and policies in the post-Arab Spring Middle East. More than a year after the initial Arab uprisings, the United States is questioning the state of its relations with the nascent Arab democracies and the emerging Islamist regimes. As the second anniversary of the Arab revolutions approaches, political and economic instability persists alongside growing anti-American sentiment, forcing the United States to adapt its policies to the evolving landscape in the Middle East. With the U.S. election just over six weeks away, many American voters are questioning the presidential candidates’ foreign policy strategies toward the region and wondering how the volatility in the Middle East and North Africa will affect the United States in the months and years ahead.

On September 25, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on the Arab Awakening, the tenth in a series of forums that identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. POLITICO Pro defense reporter Stephanie Gaskell moderated a panel discussion where Brookings experts Tamara Cofman Wittes, Shadi Hamid and Raj Desai presented recommendations to the next president.

Participants can follow the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #BIArabAwakening.

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With both presidential campaigns focused almost exclusively on the economy and in the absence of a major attack on the U.S. homeland in recent years, national security has taken a back seat in this year’s presidential campaign. However, the administration and Congress remain sharply at odds over controversial national security policies such as the closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. What kinds of counterterrorism policies will effectively secure the safety of the United States and the world?

On September 10th, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on terrorism, the ninth in a series of forums that identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. White House Reporter Josh Gerstein of POLITICO moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts Benjamin Wittes, Stephen Grand and Hafez Ghanem, who presented recommendations to the next president.

Participants can follow the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #BITerrorism.

With both presidential campaigns focused almost exclusively on the economy and in the absence of a major attack on the U.S. homeland in recent years, national security has taken a back seat in this year’s presidential campaign. However, the administration and Congress remain sharply at odds over controversial national security policies such as the closure of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility. What kinds of counterterrorism policies will effectively secure the safety of the United States and the world?

On September 10th, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on terrorism, the ninth in a series of forums that identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. White House Reporter Josh Gerstein of POLITICO moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts Benjamin Wittes, Stephen Grand and Hafez Ghanem, who presented recommendations to the next president.

Participants can follow the conversation on Twitter using hashtag #BITerrorism.

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Amid hyper-partisan political debate on Capitol Hill and heated arguments over the right size and role of government agencies, policy-making for the federal government has slowed to a crawl. Government officials are hamstrung in their ability to deal with complex policy issues like job growth, immigration and health care in a climate of increasing polarization and a lack of accountability. What kinds of solutions in Congress, the executive branch and the conduct of political campaigns might effectively cut through the gridlock and reform our political structures?

On July 24, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on political and institutional reform, the eighth in a series of forums that identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Congressional editor Martin Kady of POLITICO moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts William Galston, Russ Whitehurst and Sarah Binder, who presented recommendations to the next president.

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Amid hyper-partisan political debate on Capitol Hill and heated arguments over the right size and role of government agencies, policy-making for the federal government has slowed to a crawl. Government officials are hamstrung in their ability to deal with complex policy issues like job growth, immigration and health care in a climate of increasing polarization and a lack of accountability. What kinds of solutions in Congress, the executive branch and the conduct of political campaigns might effectively cut through the gridlock and reform our political structures?

On July 24, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on political and institutional reform, the eighth in a series of forums that identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Congressional editor Martin Kady of POLITICO moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts William Galston, Russ Whitehurst and Sarah Binder, who presented recommendations to the next president.

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As the struggling economy and demand for jobs consume the American public’s attention, climate policy has become a second-tier political issue. Although most economists advocate for putting a price on greenhouse gases through a carbon tax or cap-and-trade program, there is little political appetite to do so. Will the next president be able to make climate and energy policy a national priority, perhaps as a component of fiscal reform, or will he seek alternative energy policies? In the context of increasing global energy needs, how can the United States ensure its energy independence?

On June 11, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on climate change and energy, the seventh in a series of forums that identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Darren Samuelsohn of POLITICO moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts Ted Gayer, Katherine Sierra and Charles Ebinger, who presented recommendations to the next president.

After the program, panelists took questions from the audience.

You can follow the conversation on this event on Twitter using the hashtag #BIClimate or on our @BICampaign2012 Twitter feed.

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As the struggling economy and demand for jobs consume the American public’s attention, climate policy has become a second-tier political issue. Although most economists advocate for putting a price on greenhouse gases through a carbon tax or cap-and-trade program, there is little political appetite to do so. Will the next president be able to make climate and energy policy a national priority, perhaps as a component of fiscal reform, or will he seek alternative energy policies? In the context of increasing global energy needs, how can the United States ensure its energy independence?

On June 11, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on climate change and energy, the seventh in a series of forums that identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Darren Samuelsohn of POLITICO moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts Ted Gayer, Katherine Sierra and Charles Ebinger, who presented recommendations to the next president.

After the program, panelists took questions from the audience.

You can follow the conversation on this event on Twitter using the hashtag #BIClimate or on our @BICampaign2012 Twitter feed.

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Despite America’s longstanding status as the world’s only superpower, rapid globalization and new global security threats have raised questions about America’s role in the international order. The U.S. must contend with the rise of strong economic actors like China and Brazil, while volatile regions like the Middle East and the Korean peninsula remain dependent on America’s international security presence. The next president will have to manage these dual realities while protecting American interests at home and abroad.

On May 25, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on America’s role in the world, the sixth in a series of forums that identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Deputy White House Editor Edward-Isaac Dovere of POLITICO moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts Bruce Jones, Strobe Talbott and Homi Kharas, who presented recommendations to the next president.

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Despite America’s longstanding status as the world’s only superpower, rapid globalization and new global security threats have raised questions about America’s role in the international order. The U.S. must contend with the rise of strong economic actors like China and Brazil, while volatile regions like the Middle East and the Korean peninsula remain dependent on America’s international security presence. The next president will have to manage these dual realities while protecting American interests at home and abroad.

On May 25, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on America’s role in the world, the sixth in a series of forums that identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Deputy White House Editor Edward-Isaac Dovere of POLITICO moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts Bruce Jones, Strobe Talbott and Homi Kharas, who presented recommendations to the next president.

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As America confronts the realities of an aging population and a federal budget deficit, methods for containing health care costs while improving the quality and access of care are critically important. With the Supreme Court now considering its constitutionality, the fate of the Affordable Care Act is in doubt, and Medicare costs are projected to rise rapidly. As the presidential candidates look toward the next four years, which reforms are most urgent, and is there sufficient political will to implement them? Can investments in information technology and public health make health care better and more cost-effective?

On May 4, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on health care reform, the fifth in a series of forums to identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. David Nather of POLITICO Pro moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts Alice Rivlin, Ross Hammond, Thomas Mann and Mark McClellan.

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As America confronts the realities of an aging population and a federal budget deficit, methods for containing health care costs while improving the quality and access of care are critically important. With the Supreme Court now considering its constitutionality, the fate of the Affordable Care Act is in doubt, and Medicare costs are projected to rise rapidly. As the presidential candidates look toward the next four years, which reforms are most urgent, and is there sufficient political will to implement them? Can investments in information technology and public health make health care better and more cost-effective?

On May 4, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on health care reform, the fifth in a series of forums to identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. David Nather of POLITICO Pro moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts Alice Rivlin, Ross Hammond, Thomas Mann and Mark McClellan.

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Iran remains a central foreign policy challenge for the United States as tension mounts over its growing nuclear program. The country’s support for destabilizing forces throughout the Middle East, unpredictable domestic politics and hostility toward Israel pose a great threat to regional and international security. Although an international coalition has deployed an array of economic sanctions, dealing with Iran will remain a key challenge for the United States.

On April 10, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on Iran, the fourth in a series of forums that identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Josh Gerstein of POLITICO moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts Suzanne Maloney, Shibley Telhami and Michael Doran, who presented recommendations to the next president.

After the program, panelists took questions from the audience.

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Iran remains a central foreign policy challenge for the United States as tension mounts over its growing nuclear program. The country’s support for destabilizing forces throughout the Middle East, unpredictable domestic politics and hostility toward Israel pose a great threat to regional and international security. Although an international coalition has deployed an array of economic sanctions, dealing with Iran will remain a key challenge for the United States.

On April 10, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion on Iran, the fourth in a series of forums that identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Josh Gerstein of POLITICO moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts Suzanne Maloney, Shibley Telhami and Michael Doran, who presented recommendations to the next president.

After the program, panelists took questions from the audience.

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As the United States continues its slow recovery from a deep recession and many Americans struggle to find jobs, the economy is at the forefront of voters’ minds heading into the 2012 election. Given the continued policy gridlock in Congress, economic growth is arguably the most urgent policy challenge facing the next president. But the policy prescriptions are complex, requiring strategies to address the shrinking middle class, reduced consumer demand, the housing market, the national deficit and America’s role in the global economy.

On March 7, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion of America’s economic growth, the third in a series of forums that will identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Ben White of POLITICO moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts Martin Baily, Karen Dynan and Elisabeth Jacobs, who presented recommendations to the next president.

After the program, panelists took questions from the audience.

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As the United States continues its slow recovery from a deep recession and many Americans struggle to find jobs, the economy is at the forefront of voters’ minds heading into the 2012 election. Given the continued policy gridlock in Congress, economic growth is arguably the most urgent policy challenge facing the next president. But the policy prescriptions are complex, requiring strategies to address the shrinking middle class, reduced consumer demand, the housing market, the national deficit and America’s role in the global economy.

On March 7, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a discussion of America’s economic growth, the third in a series of forums that will identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Ben White of POLITICO moderated a panel discussion with Brookings experts Martin Baily, Karen Dynan and Elisabeth Jacobs, who presented recommendations to the next president.

After the program, panelists took questions from the audience.

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The winner of this year’s presidential election will face major policy decisions on a wide range of issues. One of them is how to craft a foreign policy strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, two countries beset by development, governance, and security challenges as well as a tense relationship with each other. The increasing political influence of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the continued existence of al-Qaeda sanctuaries in volatile border areas, and Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities pose an international security threat that extends beyond south Asia.

On February 15, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a public discussion on Afghanistan and Pakistan, the second in a series of forums that will identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Charles Hoskinson of POLITICO moderated a panel discussion with Brookings Senior Fellows Michael O’Hanlon, Bruce Riedel, Vanda Felbab-Brown, and Elizabeth Ferris.

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The winner of this year’s presidential election will face major policy decisions on a wide range of issues. One of them is how to craft a foreign policy strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan, two countries beset by development, governance, and security challenges as well as a tense relationship with each other. The increasing political influence of the Taliban in Afghanistan, the continued existence of al-Qaeda sanctuaries in volatile border areas, and Pakistan’s nuclear capabilities pose an international security threat that extends beyond south Asia.

On February 15, the Campaign 2012 project at Brookings held a public discussion on Afghanistan and Pakistan, the second in a series of forums that will identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Charles Hoskinson of POLITICO moderated a panel discussion with Brookings Senior Fellows Michael O’Hanlon, Bruce Riedel, Vanda Felbab-Brown, and Elizabeth Ferris.

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The 2012 presidential campaign is well underway, with Republican primaries already winnowing the field of challengers vying to compete against incumbent president Barack Obama. As the nation struggles with high unemployment, record budget deficits and questions about its future role as a world power, immense challenges await the next president of the United States. But too often, public discussions about the presidential campaign focus on polls and sound bites rather than ideas and information.

On January 19, the Brookings Institution officially launched Campaign 2012, a new project that will identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Campaign 2012 will provide recommendations from Brookings experts on the pressing policy challenges facing America in a series of forums over the coming months. Speakers at the first event discussed the key issues of 2012 with a particular focus on the federal budget deficit. The event featured opening remarks from Kenneth Duberstein, former chief of staff to President Ronald Reagan and co-chairman of Brookings’s Opportunity 08 project in the last presidential cycle. Senior Fellow Benjamin Wittes, director of Campaign 2012, introduced the project and John F. Harris, POLITICO editor-in-chief, moderated a panel discussion with Brookings Senior Fellows Ron Haskins, Isabel Sawhill, and William Gale.

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The 2012 presidential campaign is well underway, with Republican primaries already winnowing the field of challengers vying to compete against incumbent president Barack Obama. As the nation struggles with high unemployment, record budget deficits and questions about its future role as a world power, immense challenges await the next president of the United States. But too often, public discussions about the presidential campaign focus on polls and sound bites rather than ideas and information.

On January 19, the Brookings Institution officially launched Campaign 2012, a new project that will identify and address the 12 most critical issues facing the next president. Campaign 2012 will provide recommendations from Brookings experts on the pressing policy challenges facing America in a series of forums over the coming months. Speakers at the first event discussed the key issues of 2012 with a particular focus on the federal budget deficit. The event featured opening remarks from Kenneth Duberstein, former chief of staff to President Ronald Reagan and co-chairman of Brookings’s Opportunity 08 project in the last presidential cycle. Senior Fellow Benjamin Wittes, director of Campaign 2012, introduced the project and John F. Harris, POLITICO editor-in-chief, moderated a panel discussion with Brookings Senior Fellows Ron Haskins, Isabel Sawhill, and William Gale.